Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics PHY U305 FALL 2005

Professor Y. Srivastava

DANA 222

Extension: 2953

email: yogi@neu.edu

August 29, 2005

SYLLABUS & GENERAL INFORMATION

Text Book: Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical Thermodynamics

by F. W. Sears and G. L. Salinger

Third Edition

Addison-Wesley Publishing Company

We shall try to cover the first 10 chapters of the textbook with certain sections deleted. The deleted sections shall be specified at the appropriate time.

There will be weekly problem sets(25%), a midterm(25%) and a final examination

(50%).

Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays: 3-4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Partial derivatives are essential for the mathematical development of the material to be discussed. I shall review in class what would be needed. I strongly recommend you to review this material independently. In the past, I have found that many students have not been exposed to this material in any depth. So if you are one of these, and experience any difficulty, do not be shy and come to see me for any difficulties you may have.